Author Archives: janekdickinson

Hope for 2016

I am sharing this amazing post as part of my last blog post in 2015. This was a fantastic year during which I discovered people like Susan Guzman, Riva Greenberg, and others who share my belief in the power of … Continue reading

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Flu, Cold, Stomach Bug, Diabetes

The Cleveland Clinic shared a great explanation of the flu (what it is and what it is not). Flu symptoms include fever, aches, chills, and upper respiratory stuff. The major difference between the flu and a cold is that the flu … Continue reading

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Diabetes Responses

During the last two Live Interviews I’ve participated in on TuDiabetes, the topic of having “canned responses” has come up. The thought is that we could prepare some responses that are insightful, empowering, educational, supportive, strengths-based, and convey messages about diabetes and how … Continue reading

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Diabetes Innovation Is Alive

As we start to wind down November, and Diabetes Awareness Month, I can’t help but once again be impressed by the work that people are doing. My awareness was increased on Friday when I participated in the DiabetesMine Innovation Summit. … Continue reading

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Hypoglycemia Awareness

Another important thing to be aware of – whether or not you have diabetes – is hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, can be an emergency situation. Those of us with diabetes work hard each day to avoid emergencies, but … Continue reading

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Awareness of diabetes

Today I’m thinking about awareness of diabetes, itself. Did you know there are 29.1 million people in the United States with diabetes? That’s one out of every ten adults. And about 8 million of them don’t even know they have … Continue reading

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Diabetes Awareness Month Week 1

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and I like to emphasize awareness. This time of year I am especially aware of the benefit of a flu shot. People with diabetes have a greater chance of being hospitalized if they get the flu. … Continue reading

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Kids and Healthy Eating Habits

Interesting article about kids and snacks. I am always amazed and impressed with my own kids’ ability to eat when they’re hungry and stop when they’re full. I encourage this by offering healthy meals/snacks as much as possible, making no … Continue reading

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Another Diabetes Innovation Opportunity

You have yet another chance to share your ideas for diabetes innovation. Check out the DiabetesMine Usability Innovation Awards. You can nominate an innovation (not drug) that has helped make managing diabetes easier/more successful for you – wouldn’t you love … Continue reading

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Reinvent your (diabetes) life

Change is difficult. Not changing is fatal. Are you willing to try something new? Are you willing to fail in the process? Diabetes is no different from any other aspect of life when it comes to trying and failing. (In … Continue reading

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